Stader Labs is a multi-chain liquid staking platform that provides a secure and efficient way to earn staking rewards while maintaining asset liquidity. It was launched in 2021 and has since extended its services across several major blockchain networks, including Hedera where it offers a liquid staking solution centered around the HBARX token.

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When users stake HBAR tokens through Stader's platform, they receive HBARX, a liquid token representing their staked HBAR. This mechanism allows HBAR holders to continue participating in the DeFi ecosystem with HBARX, engaging with protocols including SaucerSwap and HeliSwap for additional yield opportunities, while still accruing staking rewards. The HBARX token is designed to increase in value relative to HBAR as staking rewards accumulate in the pool, with an auto-compounding feature managed at the smart contract level.

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Stader Labs emphasizes security, subjecting its smart contracts to multiple third-party audits from firms such as Halborn, Peckshield, and Sigma Prime. The platform's architecture on Hedera aims to contribute to network decentralization by distributing staked HBAR across various nodes. 

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LeewayHertz is a software development company with a strong focus on emerging technologies. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company has a global team of developers and designers who build custom digital platforms for a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to startups.

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The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, with a particular emphasis on AI development, Web3, and blockchain solutions. Its expertise spans a variety of technologies, including IoT, generative AI, and mobile app development. LeewayHertz provides end-to-end solutions, from initial consulting and feasibility analysis to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications.

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LeewayHertz has a deep and established integration with the Hedera network. It offers a full range of Hedera Hashgraph development services, including custom dApp development, smart contract creation, and the tokenization of assets using the Hedera Token Service (HTS). Its team includes Hedera Hashgraph ambassadors and has a proven track record of building and deploying solutions on the network. This expertise allows them to provide their clients with secure, scalable, and high-performance applications that leverage the unique advantages of the Hedera network.

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Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace built on the Hedera network. It’s designed to upend and modernize the music industry's traditional compensation model. Its core mission is to enable transparent, secure, and instant artist payments while fostering direct connections with fan communities. 

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The Tune.FM platform is built on the Hedera blockchain network and utilizes the Hedera Token Service (HTS) for its native JAM token ($JAM), which relies on embedded Hedera features to facilitate real-time micropayments for artists, who are compensated for every second their music is streamed. 

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Tune.FM’s "play-to-earn" model features high speed processing with comparatively low fees, thus potentially allowing artists to retain a significantly greater portion of their earnings when compared to traditional streaming platforms.

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Beyond streaming, Tune.FM features an integrated NFT marketplace where artists can mint and sell digital music collectibles including songs, albums, artwork, and exclusive fan experiences such as backstage passes via JAM tokens. For listeners, Tune.FM offers a platform for new music discovery, direct artist interactions and support, and a way to earn JAM tokens through fan engagement. 

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